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The Taking of Samiland
The Taking of Samiland

THE TAKING OF SAMILAND

Mo Sámi váldet

Directed by Skule Eriksen, Kåre Tannvik
Norway, 1983
Documentary, Short

Synopsis

For centuries the Sami, a nomadic people, have lived as herdsmen and fishermen evolving a culture notably different from that of the Nordic Scandinavian. The film includes specially shot material showing Sami reindeer herders and salmon fishermen at work and Sami protest against the Alta project.

Synopsis

For centuries the Sami, a nomadic people, have lived as herdsmen and fishermen evolving a culture notably different from that of the Nordic Scandinavian. The film includes specially shot material showing Sami reindeer herders and salmon fishermen at work and Sami protest against the Alta project.